The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-10

BATH, Aug. 9.-Charles CANCEL, boss of
the Italians employed on the water works at
Bath, has disappeared with $500 obtained
from Italian laborers by false representa-
tions. The men have been paid monthly
with board taken utby the contractor. Sat
nrday night CANCEL, unauthorized. demand
ed weeks board of the men, which they
paid him. The next day. Cancel, after bor-
rowing sum ofmoney from the Italians,
left for parts unknown.
TWO More Drowned.
GARDINER, Aug. 9.--Walter, the six years
old son of Joseph Berry of Gardiner, fell in
to the CobbosseecOntee stream last night
and was drowned. The body was recovered.
FARMINGToN, Aug. 9.-Flora j. Cookson
of New Sharon, aged 10 years, was drowned
this afternoon by falling into water tank
at Russell Bros. & Estes Novelty Works in
Pennington.
Skowhegan's Poisoning Case.
SKowHEGAN, Aug. 9.-In the case of Han
nah Jones, found dead July 26th, the coro-
er's jury today rendered a verdict of death
by poisoning with Paris green, either taken
by herself or administered by some person
to the jury unknown. The chemical analy-
sis of the stomach by the State assayer dis
closed arsenic and copper sufficient to pro-
duce death.
Fire in Winthrop.
WINTHROP, Aug. 9.-The house. ell, car
riage house and barn of Benz. Hodgdon was
burned this afternoon through defect in
the chimney. Insured for $1,000; loss un-
known.
To Garry Lime.
THoMAsToN. Aug. 9.-Burgess, O'Brien &
Co., of this place, have purchased the
schooner Ella of Ebben Haggett, of Damar-
iscotta, to be used in the lime carrying trade.
The vessels capacity is 1000 barrels.
The Faith Meetings.
OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 9.-Dr. Simpsons
faith meetings closed today. The sunrise
prayer meeting was held as usual, followed
by the closing session of the Bible class at
9 O'Clock. The remainder of the forenoon
was devoted to a farewell service, led by
Rev. DR.. Simpson. Immediately following
the faith convention, session of the Fellow
| ship Holiness meetings commenced, under
charge of Rev. Alexander MCLEAN of
Brooklyn. A few clergymen remained from
the other convention but the majority ar
rived today Rev. Mr.. McClean gave the op-
ening address in the Grove this afternoon
Tonight sermon was preached by Rev. Mr..
Brown of Norwich, Conn. The meetings
will continue until August 15
Lighting Sanford.
SANFORD, Aug. 9.-At meeting of the
Sanford Electric Lighting Company, held
last night, the stockholders voted to increase
the capital stock to $4,000 and so to amend
the charter that the company may introduce
water and gas. All the stock was subscribed
at the meeting. The pipes for the water
works will be laid as soon as the amend
inent to the charter can be obtained. The
| system will require pumping station and
1000 feet of six inch iron pipe. Gas will not
| be introduced until the water works are
| completed
Guild Day.
OLD ORCHARD, Aug 9.-Today has been
Guild Day" at Ocean Park Devotional ex-
ercises were held in the morning at O'Clock,
followed by business meeting of the Guild.
Following are the principal officers:
President-L. M. Webb, Portland.
| Vice Presldents-L. w. Raymond Fairport, N
| Y; Mr.. Burlingame, Providence, X. l.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. N. N Whitcomb
| Dover, Me.
Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer-Miss
Ida ii. Fultonton, Lewiston.
A picnic was held on the grounds during
the afternoon. This evening literary exer-
cises were held in the temple. Tomorrow
will be chldren's day. Excursions will ar
rive from various cities in New England.
Veterans of the Ninth.
OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 9.--The survivors Of
the 9th Maine regiment held their reunion al
this place today. About seventy-fve per
sons, including members of the Regimen
and their wives and children partook of
banquet at the Ocean House at II O'Clock
The business meeting of the Association
took place at Porter's Hall this afternoon.